Description
Celebrate a fun and festive birthday with this colorful Super Mario Brothers themed cake. Featuring vibrant red and blue layers and creamy vanilla buttercream frosting, this dessert brings joy to any Mario party. Decorated with themed sprinkles or toppers, it’s perfect for kids and fans of the iconic game.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Layers
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole milk
- Red gel food coloring
- Blue gel food coloring
Frosting
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 to 3 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Decoration
- Super Mario themed sprinkles or cake toppers
Instructions
- Prepare the pans: Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease and line two 9-inch round cake pans with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy, creating a smooth base for the batter.
- Add eggs and vanilla: Incorporate the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition to ensure even mixing, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the whole milk, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined to avoid overmixing.
- Color the batter: Divide the batter evenly into two bowls. Tint one with red gel food coloring and the other with blue gel food coloring, mixing thoroughly to achieve vibrant colors.
- Bake the cake layers: Pour each colored batter into the prepared cake pans and smooth the tops. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool the cakes: Allow the cake layers to cool completely on a wire rack before proceeding to frost to prevent melting or sliding.
- Make the frosting: Beat the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar while continuing to beat. Mix in vanilla extract and enough heavy cream to achieve a smooth, spreadable consistency.
- Assemble and decorate: Spread frosting between the cake layers, then cover the top and sides of the cake. Finish by decorating with Super Mario themed sprinkles or cake toppers for a festive look.
- Serve: Slice the cake and serve to guests, perfect for a joyful birthday celebration.
Notes
- You can bake the cake layers a day ahead and wrap them tightly in plastic wrap, refrigerating before frosting to save time on the party day.
- For extra fun and color, add colorful sprinkles into the batter to create a confetti effect inside the cake layers.
- Store the finished cake covered at room temperature for up to two days or refrigerate for up to five days to maintain freshness.
